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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 191- 243.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deity is both Lostris's patron and symbolized by the hippopotamus?
(a) Hapi goddess of the Nile.
(b) Horus god the wind.
(c) Seth god of the underworld.
(d) Horus god of the Nile.

2. How much loyalty does Tanus inspire in his men?
(a) Several men refuse promotions so they can remain in his regiment.
(b) About half of Tanus's regiment respects him.
(c) Most of Tanus's soldiers are loyal to him.
(d) Only Kratas and Remrem respect him.

3. Why did Taita help Tanus enter the army?
(a) Tanus had only wanted to join the army.
(b) Tanus did not want to continue his schooling.
(c) No rich man would sponsor his education.
(d) Taita could not afford to pay for his education.

4. When Taita returns to Lostris, why is she sick?
(a) She is sick with worry for Tanus.
(b) She has contracted malaria.
(c) The miscarriage of Pharaoh's child made her ill.
(d) She has barely eaten anything.

5. How did Lostris first gain her knowledge of the outdoors?
(a) By studying long hours with Taita.
(b) By asking Tanus many questions after he went hunting.
(c) By hunting with her father.
(d) By tagging along with Tanus and Taita on their hunts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Taita valuable to Lord Intef?

2. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?

3. In the festival pageant, who plays the role of Seth, an evil god?

4. What does Lostris ask from her father for a wedding gift?

5. Why does Pharaoh boast of Taita's abilities as a physician?

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